Sudan: El-Obeid residents fear massacre amid paramilitary siege
Residents of El-Obeid, Sudan, fear a potential massacre as the city remains under siege by paramilitary forces, identified as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Drones cause significant distress, drawing parallels to El-Fasher's fall.
Residents of El-Obeid, Sudan, are expressing profound fears of a potential massacre as the city remains under siege by paramilitary forces, identified as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The constant presence of drones overhead is causing significant distress among the populace, with one resident describing the sensation as "terrifying." This situation draws parallels to the earlier fall of El-Fasher to the RSF, which occurred on October 26, 2025, after a prolonged siege. Local inhabitants report that they "are not going to hold out much longer," highlighting the dire humanitarian situation and the increasing desperation within the besieged city. The ongoing conflict continues to displace and endanger civilians across Sudan.
Sources: Le Monde — International